CLEARLAKE — Clearlake Police were led on a vehicle chase Saturday around 3:08 p.m.

The pursuit ended in the arrest of two subjects in the area of the Eastlake Landfill.

Shawn Jason Merrick, 35 of Clearlake was arrested on multiple charges including possession and transportation of controlled substance, obstruction, evasion, possession of a hypodermic needle/syringe and on a felony bench warrant.

Jennifer Flores, 31, was arrested in relation to the incident for obstruction.

According to Clearlake Police Lt. Craig Clausen an officer was patrolling in the area when he noticed Merrick, who was driving 1989 Thunderbird. Lt. Clausen said the officer was aware of an outstanding warrant for Merrick”s arrest so he initiated a traffic stop.

Merrick allegedly failed to yield and proceeded east on Davis Avenue up to the area of Eastlake Landfill, where the vehicle eventually stopped and Merrick attempted to run.

Lt. Clausen said following a brief foot pursuit, Merrick was taken into custody and booked on the above charges.

Flores, who exited the vehicle while it was still in motion, was transported to St. Helena Hospital Clearlake for complaints of pain and was later arrested.